Chiang Mai - the jewel of the North and once the ancient capital of Northern Thailand's
Lanna Kingdom-is a quaint, exotic and still "rustic" town nestled at the foot of Doi
(Mountain range) Suthep.
Here visitors can enjoy the near year-round cool Northern Thailand weather where
days are filled with bright sunshine with clear blue skies and the nights are tropically
balmy with a cool, crisp breeze that allows outdoor dining all year round.
There are plenty of temptations for the visitors to this fabled Northern tourist
destination, exotic day trips trekking in the lush mountain terrain, visits to nearby
elephant camps or to the colorful orchid and butterfly farms or to the many temples
with their bright glistening ceramic tiled roofs and golden pagodas, to shopping as
the numerous handicraft centers or the famous Chiang Mai night bazaar where all
sorts of local wares, clothing and other bargains can be found.
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